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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Bermudez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez misses with a body kick.
Bermudez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bermudez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bermudez.
Anderson darts in and clinches Bermudez up against the cage.
Bermudez working hard to break the clinch.
Bermudez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson working Bermudez over with knees to the body.
Bermudez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson working Bermudez over with knees to the body.
Bermudez takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson stalling.
Bermudez takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bermudez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anderson is pushing Bermudez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bermudez's efforts to push away.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Bermudez in his tracks for a moment.
Bermudez takes an elbow to the temple.
Bermudez is rocked!
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Bermudez in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Bermudez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Anderson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bermudez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Anderson, and another! Bermudez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alex Anderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byson Baylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainbow Bright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Byson Baylor's chin.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rainbow Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byson Baylor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright throws a body punch but Baylor moves out of range.
Baylor closes the distance and clinches up with Bright, looking for a takedown. Baylor pushes Bright against the cage but Bright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Baylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Byson Baylor has been cut.
Baylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bright sprawls well. Bright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Bright has knocked Baylor down with a huge combo! Bright steps away and waves a wobbly Baylor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baylor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Bright as Baylor shoots in.
Baylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bright finish him?
Rainbow Bright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byson Baylor.
Baylor needs to keep his hands up - Bright had a free shot at his head there.
Bright cracks Baylor with a left hook right on the temple and Baylor goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bright lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Baylor is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rainbow Bright!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedelmith Arawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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126 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedelmith Arawn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arawn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arawn was covering up waiting for the punch and Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arawn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guy defends it easily.
Arawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy is posturing up here but Arawn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Guy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Guy has to tap! Slick submission there by Arawn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedelmith Arawn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cracking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Cracking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cracking throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Cracking misses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in but Cracking avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cracking scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cracking scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cracking wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigo Nogueira , who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cracking wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Cracking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Cracking keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cracking's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to improve his position but Cracking is controlling well.
Cracking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cracking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cracking is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Cracking is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo Nogueira is defending well.
Cracking is looking for a kimura but Rodrigo Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cracking to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cracking is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cracking.
Cracking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo Nogueira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cracking. Oh but Rodrigo Nogueira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cracking goes limp - he's gone! Rodrigo Nogueira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kristoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Kristoff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Kristoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristoff looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
Kristoff punishes Brandao's body with a nice straight punch.
Kristoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kristoff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandao back to the cage. Kristoff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brandao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kristoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao.
Jab from Kristoff.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Kristoff.
Nice defenses there by Kristoff.
Brandao takes one on the button.
Kristoff moves out of range of the strikes.
Kristoff misses with a head kick.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristoff.
A punch combination from Kristoff misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kristoff counters with a three punch combo that has Brandao backing up. Brandao nods at Kristoff to acknowledge the strikes.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Brandao misses.
Brandao throws a big shot that misses.
Kristoff misses with a low kick.
Kristoff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brandao backs up against the cage.
Kristoff throws a head kick that misses.
Kristoff throws a right and a left that Brandao avoids nicely.
Kristoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Brandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kristoff.
Kristoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kristoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandao is out of range and Kristoff settles back down.
Brandao throws a poor cross that misses
and Kristoff counters with a one-two to the body.
Kristoff connects with a body shot.
Kristoff misses with a hook to the body
and Brandao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kristoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kristoff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kristoff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kristoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Kristoff misses the jab.
Brandao misses with a hook. Kristoff ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Kristoff's head but Kristoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kristoff connects with a looping right hand.
Brandao misses with a looping right.
Kristoff throws a nice looking combination but Brandao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Kristoff.
Brandao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kristoff lands with a nice combination. Brandao backs away looking to recover.
Sam Kristoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristoff scores with a jab.
Kristoff tries to bum rush Brandao with a series of wild strikes but Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kristoff misses with a combination
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristoff moves out of range as Brandao strikes.
Kristoff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Kristoff misses the target.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kristoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Kristoff there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristoff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandao is rocked!
Kristoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Kristoff.
Brandao is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristoff finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kristoff. Those never looked like landing.
Kristoff looks to land a combination but Brandao avoids it well.
Kristoff is breathing heavily.
Kristoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kristoff gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Kristoff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultiamte Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazarus Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultiamte Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warrior is looking to clinch.
Tate throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate closes the distance and pushes Warrior back into the cage.
Warrior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
Tate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tate.
Tate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Warrior is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate lands a right hand.
Warrior blocking some punches.
Warrior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tate regains guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warrior stops Tate from standing up.
Warrior is looking to advance position but Tate has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tate thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Warrior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Ultiamte Warrior has been cut.
Tate is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Warrior has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Warrior!
Warrioris looking to pass into half guard but Tate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tate is in guard.
Tate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Warrior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior moves in looking to clinch but Tate pushes him off.
Warrior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate tries to clinch there but Warrior circles away.
Tate closes the distance but Warrior moves to the side
and Warrior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate tries to clinch but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazarus Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultiamte Warrior.
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warrior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tate.
Tate lands with a right to the head.
Tate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Ultiamte Warrior's cut even more.
Tate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
Tate throws a head punch that misses.
Warrior looking for a takedown.
Tate misses with the head strike.
Tate lands a left hand.
Tate lands with a short shot to the head.
The cut above Ultiamte Warrior's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tate scores with a shot to the side of Warrior's head.
Tate lands with a right to the head.
Tate lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tate.
Tate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tate misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate gets through Warrior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tate misses with some punches.
Tate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warrior.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tate.
Tate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warriors head.
Tate is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Tate on the inside.
Ultiamte Warrior's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tate pushes Warrior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warrior backwards.
Warrior is rocked!
Tate has a couple of punches blocked by Warrior.
Tate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tate throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
Tate swings wildly with an uppercut but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tate misses with a punch on the inside.
Tate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
Tate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tate gets through Warrior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Tate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultiamte Warrior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tate tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Tate tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warrior drives through with a takedown into Tate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Warrior is looking to advance position but Tate has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Tate there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Warrior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tate.
Tate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tate dominating with strikes here.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ultiamte Warrior's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lazarus Tate!
A very excited looking Lazarus Tate made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Snoop DoGG blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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198 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Icaro Asas!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asas lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
Davis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asas to the ground. Davis is now in Asas's guard.
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis pushing down on Asas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Asas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asas is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Asas is trying to stand back up but Davis is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Asas defends it.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Asas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Asas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asas is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asas landing a few short strikes.
Asas is looking to escape.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Asas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asas lands a shot to the head.
Davis is in bad spot here.
Davis breaks Asas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asas wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Asas controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Asas striking off his back but it's not causing Davis any problems.
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Asas is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asas controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas trying to strike off his back.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Asas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asas manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Asas's guard.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Asas is trying to stand.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Asas trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis stops Asas from getting back to his feet.
Asas is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis stops Asas from getting back to his feet.
Asas moves into full guard.
Davis prevents Asas from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asas wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Asas trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asas pinned against the cage. Asas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Asas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asas wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Asas.
Asas missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asas throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Asas misses the jab.
Asas tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asas.
Asas misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Asas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asas manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Asas's guard.
Asas looking for a sweep. Not yet Asas, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asas wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Asas striking off his back but it's not causing Davis any problems.
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Asas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Asas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Asas is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Asas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asas manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Asas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Asas from getting back to his feet.
Davis passes Asas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asas is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Asas moves into full guard.
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis is working for a kimura but Asas is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asas wants to get back to his feet.
Asas punching from the bottom.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asas sees it coming and defends easily.
Asas is trying to stand.
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Davis stops Asas from getting back to his feet.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Davis prevents Asas from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asas is looking to escape.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asas looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asas defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Davis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Asas.
Asas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asas.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asas throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Asas lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Davis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asas on his heels. He'll look to pass Asas's guard now, I'm sure.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Asas working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Asas defends the submission attempt.
Asas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis prevents Asas from standing back up.
Asas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Asas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Asas wants to get back to his feet.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asas is trying to stand back up but Davis is controlling him
Davis is looking for a kimura but Asas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asas is trying to stand.
Asas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Davis moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis prevents Asas from escaping the position.
Davis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davis but great work by Asas.
Davis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Asas defend it? Davis steps over the head and cranks it - Asas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Davis!
A relieved looking Ricky Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Vallisari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pants On tha Ground. Rashad Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
187 lbs
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26
197 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Vallisari!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallisari tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Vallisari.
Vallisari lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Vallisari takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallisari throws a head kick that misses.
Vallisari throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Vallisari misses.
Vallisari gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Vallisari manages to retain guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Vallisari keeps moving.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vallisari is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Vallisari trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vallisari won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Vallisari is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vallisari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Vallisari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallisari keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vallisari controlling the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Vallisari keeps moving.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Vallisari tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Vallisari is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Vallisari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Vallisari against the cage.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Vallisari is blocking nicely.
Vallisari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vallisari misses with a punch on the inside.
Vallisari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vallisari takes a shot to the head.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallisari blocks an uppercut.
Vallisari working aggressively here.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Vallisari.
Vallisari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Vallisari won't allow it.
Vallisari tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Vallisari back against the cage.
Vallisari misses with a punch to the body.
Vallisari lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vallisari.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallisari breaks the clinch.
Vallisari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vallisari trying to land knees to the body.
Vallisari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Vallisari.
Vallisari blocking some punches.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vallisari tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Vallisari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Vallisari instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson digs a right hand into Vallisari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vallisari's gas tank.
Rashad Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallisari wants to stall.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vallisari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vallisari misses with a body punch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallisari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vallisari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vallisari stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vallisari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vallisari's elbow.
Vallisari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Vallisari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vallisari connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a hook but Vallisari blocks it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook but Vallisari avoids it easily.
Vallisari connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vallisari.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Vallisari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vallisari has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vallisari missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallisari tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Vallisari back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Vallisari.
Vallisari swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vallisari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vallisari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Vallisari.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vallisari fails to land.
Vallisari tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vallisari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Vallisari stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vallisari.
Vallisari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vallisaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vallisari lands a slapping body shot.
Vallisari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson clinches up with Vallisari and pushes him back against the cage.
Vallisari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Vallisari lands a body punch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Vallisari as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vallisari blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Vallisari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallisari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Vallisari.
Marco Vallisari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vallisari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson darts in and clinches Vallisari up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vallisari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vallisari.
Vallisari blocks an uppercut.
Vallisari can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Vallisari lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vallisari lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vallisari throws a head punch that misses.
Vallisari blocks an uppercut.
Vallisari misses with a punch to the body.
Vallisari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vallisari can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Vallisari blocks an uppercut.
Vallisari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Vallisari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vallisari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vallisari working aggressively here.
Vallisari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vallisari fakes the body blow, causing Jackson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jackson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Vallisari!
Our winner, Marco Vallisari, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck The Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by this is my shit- chuck vidells music. On his way into the cage it seems that Aleksander Emelianenko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aleksander Emelianenko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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255 lbs
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275 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck The Bison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but The Bison slips the punch.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but The Bison moved out of range.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
The Bison has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
The Bison decides to pull guard.
The Bison pulls Emelianenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Emelianenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Bison keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aleksander Emelianenko just wasn't active enough.
The Bison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emelianenko pinned against the cage. Emelianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Bison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Bison.
The Bison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but The Bison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Bison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but The Bison is controlling him.
The Bison connects with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but The Bison postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Emelianenko, not yet.
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bison is just out of range.
The Bison throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko dips to his left and cracks The Bison with an uppercut!
The Bison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
The Bison misses with a wild combination.
The Bison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Bison fails to land with a series of punches.
The Bison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bison thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emelianenko, as that shot connected.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from The Bison. The Bison gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as The Bison shoots in.
Aleksander Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck The Bison.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. The Bison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianenko.
The Bison avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and The Bison counters with a three punch combo that has Emelianenko backing up. Emelianenko nods at The Bison to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Bison lands a jab-cross combination.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by The Bison.
Donk. The Bison catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Emelianenko as The Bison shoots in.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into The Bison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bison throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but The Bison is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from The Bison. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Bison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a lazy right hand but The Bison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Bison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko misses with a hook. The Bison ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko punishes The Bison's body with a nice straight punch.
The Bison swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck The Bison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but The Bison moved out of range nicely.
The Bison swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Bison moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
The Bison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bison throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Bison.
Emelianenko digs a good body shot into The Bison's ribs.
The Bison scores with a head kick.
The Bison staying out of range there.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Bison throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
The Bison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
The Bison fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Bison throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksander Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Bison is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko cracks The Bison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Bison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Bison shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko lands with an overhand left.
Emelianenko lands a jab to The Bison's midsection.
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chuck The Bison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko lunges at The Bison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Bison's hand.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops The Bison! Emelianenko dives in looking to finish! The Bison is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen Got Money as his entrance music. Mark Coleman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots and misses
and Katsaros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katsaros's hands.
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Katsaros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsaros sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coleman looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsaros throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Katsaros scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katsaros lands a body shot.
Katsaros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Katsaros.
Katsaros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Katsaros sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsaros sends Coleman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Katsaros is motioning to the referee to let Coleman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Coleman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsaros finish him?
Katsaros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Katsaros feints a jab and as Coleman dips his head, Katsaros unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Coleman right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Coleman falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Katsaros smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonidas Katsaros!
Leonidas Katsaros retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonidas Katsaros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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